Former Nigerian international, Ogenyi Onazi, has officially joined Kitchee SC, the Hong Kong-based team said on July 12 in a statement.
The 30-year-old, who most recently played for the Italian team Casertana, is one of the Chinese team’s five new additions.
The team’s coach, Alex Chu, was quoted as saying in a club statement that he was impressed with Onazi’s box-to-box ability.
“Head Coach Alex Chu expressed his admiration for the Nigerian, saying his energy, box-to-box potential, and experienced profile will be a great addition to Kitchee in the hunt for the AFC Champions League”
He last featured for Italian Serie D side Casertana, having also had stints in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Lithuania.
He was part of the Super Eagles side that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa and was also included in the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Daily Post added.
Onazi joined Remo Stars in training
Recall that Ogenyi Onazi was spotted training with Nigeria Professional Football League side Remo Stars in the middle of last season.
Players and officials of the NPFL outfit were delighted to have the footballer in their midst while they prepared for a league game.
It was a moment to reunite with ex-home-based Super Eagles star Dayo Ojo, who was also at the heated session.
Onazi says playing against Messi was tough
Sports Brief earlier reported that Onazi once stated emphatically that it was very difficult for him and other teammates to stop Lionel Messi at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Keshi and his wards, against all odds, did well to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations, beating the likes of Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, who were the favourites.
He disclosed that he had nightmares playing against the Argentine at the 2014 World Cup.